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Chess: Carlsen heads for Hong Kong while Russia unveils the next Botvinnik
The world No 1’s setback in Oslo and reduced participation coincides with the emergence of a new starMagnus Carlsen, the...
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Mountain of war: The India-Pakistan conflict’s deadliest battle zone
After their war last May, India and Pakistan reached a truce. But deaths continued on the world's highest battlefield.
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World Cup day 2: USA, Canada begin – schedule, predictions and how to watch
North America's two other cohosts take centre stage on Friday as Canada and the US begin their FIFA World Cup campaigns.
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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47 after three years in coma
The princess, who was known for her legal work, died in a Bangkok hospital after years of illness.
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Nigerian man unable to claim Italian lottery win gains residency permit
Former street seller celebrates newfound rights after debacle in claiming €500,000 scratchcard prize while undocumentedA...
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Entertaining, even educational: Mexico’s World Cup opening ceremony delivers
The show featuring a host of Latin American talent raced along and was over in a flash, leaving those at the Estadio Azt...
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‘My kids are crying’: list of targeted addresses stokes fears across Belfast
People in city’s minority ethnic communities speak of alarm as violence casts light on racism in Northern IrelandAs wide...
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Iran war day 105: Trump halts attacks after Kharg Island threat
Trump cancels planned Iran attacks, saying talks are close to a result as Tehran reviews a proposed US deal.
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Jemma Stapleton, Australian sprinter and Stawell Gift finalist, dies aged 25 on family holiday
Flood of tributes for Victorian athlete, who died while overseasFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGe...
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Hairpin bends and bears on the highway: readers’ favourite European road trips
From Iceland to Italy, you share your best adventures behind the wheel• Tell us about your favourite European hike – the...
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The underwater wonders I saw on my once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Galápagos
In this week’s newsletter: Joining a research team on the Darwin and Wolf Islands off the Ecuadorian coast revealed how...
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Pro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle East
Green surge in local elections and recent polling of Labour members may cause government to toughen stance on IsraelUK p...